Pre-school through Grade 8, 11:00 AM

This curriculum is a “small-group ministry” model for our elementary and middle school aged youth.  We anticipate the following groupings:  6th-8th graders, 3rd-5th graders, 2nd grader and under.  Each group will respond with age appropriate questions and activities to the fundamental themes and characters of Jewish and Christian Bibles - with a UU perspective (respectful comparisons will be made with other religious stories, mythology, and science for similarities and differences).

After the “Story For All Ages” in the Fellowship Hall, all children and youth will move over to their assigned rooms in the RE House to reflect on the theme of the day.  Each small group will also light it's own chalice, share their joys and sorrows, and then see how the theme of the day resonates with their experiences and questions,  further discussion and activities to reinforce and draw out the main theme.

A Sampling of Topics:

·        A Best-Seller for Ages (the Bible)

·        The Power of Knowledge (Adam & Eve in the Garden)

·        Sibling Rivalry & Competition, or "He's touching Me!" (Cain & Abel)

·        Identity & Leadership (Moses)

·        What is Atonement? (Yom Kippur)

·        Rules to Live By (The Ten Commandments)

·        Dreams and Trickery a la Joseph

·        Suffering (Job)

·        Multiple Points of View (the four Gospels)

·        Dinner Guests (Women of the Bible) 

·        Betrayal Happens (Judas)

·        Who are Your Friends? (Jesus and the 12 Disciples)

·        Jesus washes his disciple's feet! (Holy Thursday)

         BOOM! from Saul to Paul (transformative experiences)